Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
IIMA Case Centre, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Length: 6 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
Abstract
The case deals with the situation faced by Anuj Pathak who has returned to his home country after many years overseas. He is trying to settle into his new workplace and is keen to show results by getting his team to deliver. Knowing that he has a strong team of committed hands, he has been trying to drive them in the way that has worked for him in the past. However, the HR Head has advised him to reflect on his style because there have been numerous complaints about him being unfriendly and overly critical. He is taken aback because he cannot understand how despite his efforts to treat everyone well and to get the best out of his people, they have complained about him. He is worried about his dream of settling back into India of succeeding in his new role.
Geographical setting
Region:
Asia
Country:
India
Featured company
Impact Finance Ltd
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Abstract
The case deals with the situation faced by Anuj Pathak who has returned to his home country after many years overseas. He is trying to settle into his new workplace and is keen to show results by getting his team to deliver. Knowing that he has a strong team of committed hands, he has been trying to drive them in the way that has worked for him in the past. However, the HR Head has advised him to reflect on his style because there have been numerous complaints about him being unfriendly and overly critical. He is taken aback because he cannot understand how despite his efforts to treat everyone well and to get the best out of his people, they have complained about him. He is worried about his dream of settling back into India of succeeding in his new role.
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Geographical setting
Region:
Asia
Country:
India
Featured company
Impact Finance Ltd